Nine more Indian Haj pilgrims have died in the crane crash accident at the Grand Mosque in Mecca in Saudi Arabia, taking the toll to 11 so far, the external affairs ministry said on Sunday.

Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said in tweets that “after opening of mortuary on Sunday evening, officials working with relatives have confirmed that nine more Indians have unfortunately died” in the accident.

He said the Indian mission in Jeddah was extending all possible assistance to the families of the 11 deceased pilgrims to complete the formalities in Mecca.

He said Indian officials in Mecca were continuing to provide assistance to the 19 injured Indian pilgrims.